Douglas McGeachin

DOUGLAS McGEACHIN, Iron and Steel Merchant and Mill and Colliery Furnisher, 40, St. Enoch Square, Glasgow.

    One of the most important branches of commercial activity in connection with the coal and iron industries of this district finds adequate representation in Mr. Douglas McGeachin, Iron and Steel Merchant and Mill and Colliery Furnisher, 40, St. Enoch Square, whose old-established business supplies the subject of this brief sketch. This important undertaking was commenced about twenty years ago by Mr. McGeachin.

    The premises in St. Enoch Square comprise handsome suite of offices (public and private) presenting convenient and central facilities for the operations of the business, which include the supply in wholesale quantities of steel and iron in bars, hoops, sheets and angles of the best known brands, mill and colliery furnishings of every description, and brattice cloths for ventilating and airing mines. Mr. McGeachin also does an extensive business in gutta percha and india-rubber, which are in steady demand for manufacturing and mechanical purposes in the district ; also all kinds of waterproof goods.

    A widespread connection has been established by this gentleman, who includes in his clientele the leading colliery proprietors in Lanarkshire and Ayrshire and other industrial centres in the country. The business is conducted throughout with sound judgment and characteristic energy under the personal direction of the principal, whose extended association with the mercantile interests of the city and unremitting attention to every department of the concern have secured a most substantial commercial success. In conclusion, we may add that Mr. McGeachin is connected with the Telephone Exchange No. 652, and that all communications received by him through that medium receive the promptest consideration and attention.

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